KOLAPO RAFIU GANIYU
Oluyole LGA
Summary
I am a mechanical engineer with 23 years post-qualification experience who has optimized return on investment on equipment and systems for companies and individuals in the manufacturing and residential sectors. I have a demonstrated commitment to delivering sustainable solutions and excellent service to both internal and external customers. My core competencies include maintenance management, mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance, operations management, process improvement, quality management, occupational health and safety, technical communication, project management, change management, team building, technical support, data analysis and customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
HOD (Engineering)
FASTIZERS FOOD AND CONFECTIONERY
Medina Agbara
02.2020 - Current
- Conversion of single pile flow wrap to three pile flow wrap
- Conversion of manual feeder vertical wrapping machine to VFFS machine
- Upgrading of 4 core amour cable of 50mm to 95mm at power house
- Installation and maintenance of utility (WTP, Diesel Generator and Air compressor)
- Designed, implemented and coordinated the plant planned maintenance system
- Resolved daily equipment breakdowns, analyzed downtime reports and tracked availability, spares consumption, maintenance and repairs costs
- Mentored maintenance team in adoption of best practices
- Analyzed production process to identify and resolve inefficiencies
- Part of the Team that analyzed site safety incident data, coordinated accident investigations and developed corrective and preventive actions.
- General engineering procurement and consulting.
Maintenance Engineer
KELLOGGS TOLARAM
Itoke Village, Ibeju Lekki
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Designed, implemented and coordinated the plant planned maintenance system
- Resolved daily equipment breakdowns, analyzed downtime reports and tracked availability, spares consumption, maintenance and repairs costs
- Mentored maintenance team in adoption of best practices
- Analyzed production process to identify and resolve inefficiencies
- Part of core project team that successfully launched several new product releases including Moon & Star, Munchit
- Part of project team that built the Kelloggs Tolaram
- Designed and implemented packaging layout changes involving decommissioning, transfers and installation and design/selection of new equipment
- Designed and fabricated equipment modifications to improve safety, quality, performance and reliability and reverse-engineered equipment to enable local sourcing
- Member and Team that revived Tolaram Nutri Beverages Limited
Maintenance Engineer
OLAM Nigeria Ltd, OK Food
Mushin
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Designed and fabricated equipment modifications to improve safety, quality, performance and reliability and reverse-engineered equipment to enable local sourcing
- Equipment include industrial mixers, indirect convection ovens, dough molding/cutting units, biscuit sandwiching machines, flow-wrap packaging machines, belt and wire mesh conveyors, screw conveyors, powders bulk handling system.
- Part of core project team that successfully launched several new product releases including Pure Bliss Choco & Milk
- Designed, implemented and coordinated the plant planned maintenance system
- Resolved daily equipment breakdowns, analyzed downtime reports and tracked availability, spares consumption, maintenance and repairs costs
- Mentored maintenance team in adoption of best practices
- Analyzed production process to identify and resolve inefficiencies
- Part of the Team that analyzed site safety incident data, coordinated accident investigations and developed corrective and preventive action plans
Workshop Manager
E. A TEMILE & SONS DEV. CO. LTD
Porthacourt
02.2012 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: Service Provider for Shell
- Engaged in evaluation, sourcing, pricing, bid submission aspects of procurement process
- Provided front and back-end support to equipment used by Shell and other companies
- Fully involved in maintenance of Heavy, Medium & Light fleets
- Service Provider for Shell
Maintenance Engineer
SARA FOOD NIGERIA LIMITED
Kirikiri, Apapa
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Head Production and Maintenance Technicians
- Carried out modification, repair and calibration of the plant’s electrical assets and industrial instruments
- Part of Engineers that installed Wafer Line
- Assisted the Factory Automation Engineer in the management and maintenance of the plant’s automation and control architecture
Maintenance Engineer
OK FOOD LIMITED
Mushin
07.2000 - 05.2009
- Same as Sara Food
NYSC
BAYELSA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
Imiringi, Ogbia LG
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Company Overview: Power Provider
- Provided intervention maintenance support to industrial service and production teams
- Assisted the Board Engineer in the management and maintenance of the plant and hourly collection of data.
- Power Provider
Education
HND - Mechanical
THE POLYTECHNIC
Ibadan, Oyo State01.1996
Skills
- Mechanical drive and transmission systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Refrigeration systems
- HVAC systems
- Fire Fighting Equipment
- Diesel-powered generator
- Water treatment plant
- Effluent treatment
- Air compressor
- Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
- Using hand tools
- Using power tools
- Using measuring instruments
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving tools
- Implementing global QEHS
- Plant Maintenance best practices
- Planning and executing projects
- Leading multi-disciplined teams
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in PPT
- Troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Thirst for knowledge
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/02/76
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
Timeline
HOD (Engineering)
FASTIZERS FOOD AND CONFECTIONERY
02.2020 - Current
Maintenance Engineer
KELLOGGS TOLARAM
06.2018 - 01.2020
Maintenance Engineer
OLAM Nigeria Ltd, OK Food
05.2015 - 06.2018
Workshop Manager
E. A TEMILE & SONS DEV. CO. LTD
02.2012 - 04.2015
Maintenance Engineer
SARA FOOD NIGERIA LIMITED
06.2009 - 12.2011
Maintenance Engineer
OK FOOD LIMITED
07.2000 - 05.2009
NYSC
BAYELSA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
01.1998 - 12.1998
HND - Mechanical
THE POLYTECHNIC
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